Stone will match Coronado, issuing its own 17th anniversary ale — Götterdammerung IPA, another 9.5 percent imperial IPA — and then go it one better, throwing an anniversary bash Aug. 16 and 17 at California State University San Marcos.

Ballast Point wanted to get social, too, but the Scripps Ranch brewery was a bit rusty in the special-occasion-carousing department.

“This is the first time we’ve had an anniversary party in three years,” said Hilary Cocalis, Ballast Point’s marketing and compliance manager. “So we were looking for a unique venue that fit with our nautical theme.”

That theme — reflected in names like Sculpin IPA and Victory at Sea Imperial Porter — led party planners to the San Diego Maritime Museum, which agreed to host the Aug. 11 party. About 50 Ballast Point beers will be poured at tasting stations aboard three of the historical vessels: the ferry Berkeley; the 19th-century windjammer Star of India; and the H.M.S. Surprise, a replica of a 17th-century Royal Navy frigate.

Guests will be able explore all of the museum’s floating and semi-submerged assets, including the two submarines.

“The Maritime Museum is the perfect fit with the Ballast Point brand,” said Jack White, the brewery’s founder and CEO, “and we couldn’t think of a better way to enjoy some fine beer than aboard these historic vessels.”

Vendors will sell food; bands will provide live music. But guests will neither see nor hear the brewery’s bagpipe band. Like beer, bagpipe music is an acquired taste.

OK, maybe it’s not like beer.

“I’m not sure that bagpipe band would set really well with everyone,” said Cocalis.

On the other hand, there will be a beer inspired by this loved-and-hated instrument: Piper Down, Ballast Point’s Scottish ale.